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THINK YOU ARE BEING USED IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Let’s explore the signs…

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In any relationship, mutual love, support, and respect are essential for its success.
However, there are instances when one person may take advantage of the other’s kindness, generosity, or emotional availability. Being used in a relationship can be emotionally draining and damaging. To help you identify if you’re being used, here are warning signs to watch out for.

Unbalanced Effort:

A healthy relationship involves both partners contributing equally. If you find yourself constantly giving and investing more time, energy, and resources, while your partner seems disinterested or rarely reciprocates, it might indicate a one-sided dynamic.

Emotional Manipulation:

One of the most prevalent signs of being used is emotional manipulation. If your partner consistently guilt-trips you, plays with your emotions, or uses your vulnerabilities against you to get their way, it’s a clear indication that they are taking advantage of your feelings.

Exploitation of Resources:

If you notice that your partner consistently takes advantage of your financial resources, constantly borrows money without repaying it, or expects you to handle all the expenses while they contribute minimally, it could indicate a one-sided financial dynamic.

Isolation from Loved Ones:

A manipulative partner may try to isolate you from your friends and family as a means of gaining control over you. They may discourage your social interactions, create rifts between you and your loved ones, or make you dependent solely on them for emotional support.

Lack of Reciprocity:

Reciprocity is an important aspect of any healthy relationship. If your partner consistently fails to reciprocate your gestures, favors, or efforts, it may indicate that they are only interested in what you can provide them, rather than valuing you as a person.
Take these into consideration and have that honest conversation with yourself about your situation and choose yourself and leave situations that are not good for you.
You deserve more.
Love,
Shai_Quan xx

Written by: Chareen Kauazunda

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